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NEIL GIULIANO TALKS WITH WCT WINDY CITY THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, PAGE 8 BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 SEPT. 14, 2011 TIMES VOL 26, NO. 49 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ will end on Sept. 20 CHRISTINA BY CHUCK COLBERT tribute to their service and sacrifice as we look forward foot flag raising, the singing of the national anthem, and SANTIAGO to this new era of military service—an era that honors the playing of “Taps.” Within a week’s time, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT),” the the contributions of all qualified Americans who wish to Darby said the event, scheduled 6-7 p.m. in the Baran REMEMBERED ban on openly gay military service, will officially end, serve.” Library at the Center on Halsted, would also include a PAGE 11 closing an ugly and costly chapter of blatant governmen- SLDN alone has more than 50 repeal-day celebrations couple of speakers giving five-minute talks on how the tally sanctioned discrimination against gay Americans. scheduled nationwide and around the world, everywhere end of DADT and new era of open service will affect peo- Repeal of the nearly 18-year old federal law Sept. 20, from one planned at the legendary Stonewall Inn, a gay ple now and in the future. means that gay, lesbian and bisexual troops can no lon- bar in New York City, to another set for Philadelphia During a telephone interview Darby, a Korean War vet- ger be discharged from the armed forces solely on the where former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, a Pennsylvania eran, said the end of DADT feels like “somebody gave basis of sexual orientation. Democrat, a leading proponent of lifting the ban while in you a birthday present and said don’t open it until when- Repeal “is an important milestone along the journey Congress, will be the headliner. Other celebratory events ever.” to achieving LGBT equality,” said Army veteran Aubrey are scheduled from Boston to Atlanta to San Diego to “You know you are going to get it,” said Darby. “So Sarvis, executive director of Servicemembers Legal De- West Hollywood to Honolulu to Germany. some of the oomph of the celebration is gone.” Still, “I fense Network (SLDN), an advocacy organization based Here in Chicago, at least two events are planned. Chad am completely relieved and happy,” he added. in Washington, D.C., that provides legal assistance and Singer serves as host for an SLDN-sponsored night out at President Obama, delivering on a campaign pledge to information to LGBT troops. Sidetrack at 8-11 p.m. In another event, Navy veteran the LGBT community, signed repeal legislation into law “Sept. 20 will be an historic day for our service mem- Jim Darby, president of the local chapter of American bers and, indeed, our nation,” Sarvis said. “Through Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), is pulling together a Turn to page 12 RJ CHAFFIN the events taking place across the country, we will pay traditional memorial service, complete with a giant 50- MEMORIAL PAGE 11 FALL MUSIC AND MOVIE A cooler season heralds the arrival of hot music (like [L-R] Kid Sister and Frankmusik, photos by Angela Boatwright and Jam Sutton, respectively)and movies PREVIEW (including [below, L-R] Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together, and J. 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Chad am completely relieved and happy,” he added. in Washington, D.C., that provides legal assistance and Singer serves as host for an SLDN-sponsored night out at President Obama, delivering on a campaign pledge to information to LGBT troops. Sidetrack at 8-11 p.m. In another event, Navy veteran the LGBT community, signed repeal legislation into law “Sept. 20 will be an historic day for our service mem- Jim Darby, president of the local chapter of American bers and, indeed, our nation,” Sarvis said. “Through Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), is pulling together a Turn to page 12 RJ CHAFFIN the events taking place across the country, we will pay traditional memorial service, complete with a giant 50- Associate MEMORIAL PAGE 11 FALL MUSIC AND MOVIE A cooler season heralds the arrival of hot music (like [L-R] Kid Sister, and Frankmusik) and movies (including [below, L-R] Jamie and Go to www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Jessie Are Not Together, and J. Edgar). 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